Adventures! Explore! Fun!

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Adventures! Explore! Fun! *

SMBA Adventure programs are geared towards athletes who want to explore new trails and terrain outside of their regular riding areas. Whether it is a multi-day adventure trip, or full season adventure package, these programs build character and create life-long memories! Athletes learn navigation and camping skills, practice teamwork, and dial in their mountain bike skills on terrain that may be new or different and more challenging than what they normally ride. Every ride is a SMBA Adventure!

Kick off the mountain bike season with a Spring Break trip to the desert! Athletes will get to explore Moab’s world-renowned trails, experience team camaraderie and make new friends, enjoy amazing desert views, and camp under the stars in the Sandflats Recreation Area.  

Spring Break Moab

  • March 24th - 28th

  • Ages 11 & up (5th grade and up)

    • Athletes must have foundational mountain bike skills and biking experience on intermediate (blue) singletrack trails.

    • This camp is not well-suited for beginners.

    • Athletes must be comfortable camping in rustic conditions and riding with other SMBA athletes and coaches away from home in an area with limited cell phone coverage for multiple days.

    • Athletes must also be responsible and independent enough to clean up after themselves and maintain their personal belongings; and be prepared to listen and follow coaches’ instructions, follow all SMBA rules, work cooperatively with other athletes and coaches, and behave respectfully to athletes in the group, coaches, other trail users, and all park and service staff for the duration of the trip. 

    • Athletes must bring a reliable, safely fitting mountain bike in good working condition with tires, brakes, and gearing appropriate for rugged singletrack trails and steep terrain. We recommend bikes with at least 26” wheels and working suspension (either front or full suspension).

    • Athletes must also have a properly fitting helmet in good condition (no cracks, compression foam, broken straps, etc.)

    • Must bring a hydration pack capable of carrying the following items during the rides: 100oz water, food/snacks for the ride, handpump, tube/patch kit, multi-tool, and rain jacket.

    • Athletes must bring necessary camping equipment including: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess-kit, toiletries, and appropriate post-ride camp hang out clothing.

    A detailed camp packing list will be sent out to registered participants a week or two before the camp. 

    • Athletes are expected to come prepared for a fun week of camping and riding in the backcountry! This means showing up with a positive attitude, helping teammates and coaches with campsite meals and campsite clean-up, being flexible with unexpected camping/ride challenges, bringing proper tools to fix a flat or make minor trailside adjustments and repairs, having proper clothing for weather and unexpected weather changes, and bringing proper safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves, sunscreen, and sunglasses).

  • The van departs the SMBA office on Monday, 8am and returns Friday afternoon.

    The group camps at Sandflats Recreational Area in Moab, Utah

    Rides may include the following:

    • Slickrock Trail

    • Amassa Back/Captain Ahab

    • Porcupine Rim

    • Klonzo Trails

    • Klondike Bluffs

    • Mag 7 trails

    • Moab - $850

    Save 5% if you register before March 1st.

    Program fee includes: van transportation, camping fees, meals at campsite for duration of trip, ad coaching on each ride.

Crested Butte is a mecca for mountain biking and athletes will get to explore the singletrack famous for scenic views, challenging climbs, fast, flowy descents, and epic wildflowers. During the trip, SMBA coaches will guide athletes up rugged mountains, glide through fields of wildflowers, and weave in and out of aspens on Crested Butte’s renowned epic singletrack.

Athletes will experience team camaraderie and epic rides, camp under the stars, and of course, make fireside S’mores.

Crested Butte

  • August 4th - August 7th

  • Ages 11 & up (5th grade and up)

    • Athletes must have foundational mountain bike skills and biking experience on intermediate (blue) singletrack trails.

    • This camp is not well-suited for beginners.

    • Athletes must be comfortable camping in rustic conditions and riding with other SMBA athletes and coaches away from home in an area with limited cell phone coverage for multiple days.

    • Athletes must also be responsible and independent enough to clean up after themselves and maintain their personal belongings; and be prepared to listen and follow coaches’ instructions, follow all SMBA rules, work cooperatively with other athletes and coaches, and behave respectfully to athletes in the group, coaches, other trail users, and all park and service staff for the duration of the trip. 

    • Athletes must bring a reliable, safely fitting mountain bike in good working condition with tires, brakes, and gearing appropriate for rugged singletrack trails and steep terrain. We recommend bikes with at least 26” wheels and working suspension (either front or full suspension).

    • Athletes must bring a properly fitting helmet in good condition (no cracks, compression foam, broken straps, etc.) .

    • Must bring a hydration pack capable of carrying the following items during the rides: 100oz water, food/snacks for the ride, handpump, tube/patch kit, multi-tool, and rain jacket.

    • Athletes must bring necessary camping equipment including: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess-kit, toiletries, and appropriate post-ride camp hang out clothing.

    • Athletes are expected to come prepared for a fun week of camping and riding in the backcountry! This means showing up with a positive attitude, helping teammates and coaches with campsite meals and campsite clean-up, being flexible with unexpected camping/ride challenges, bringing proper tools to fix a flat or make minor trailside adjustments and repairs, having proper clothing for weather and unexpected weather changes, and bringing proper safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves, sunscreen, and sunglasses).

    A detailed camp packing list will be sent out to registered participants a week or two before the camp. 

  • The van departs the SMBA office on Monday morning and returns late Thursday afternoon.

    Ride locations may include the following trails:

    • 401

    • Doctor Park

    • Teocali Ridge

    • Snodgrass

    • Lupine trail and surrounding trail options

    • Crested Butte - $805

    Save 5% if you register before March 1st.

    Program fee includes van transportation, camping fees, meals at campsite for duration of trip, ad coaching on each ride.

Our multi-session Adventure Program (Epic Team) builds on SMBA’s tradition of exploring some of the West’s best mountain biking destinations. With sights set on adventure, this program offers junior athletes an opportunity to consistently focus on longer-distance, epic, backcountry mountain biking. Our emphasis is geared towards building skills necessary for self-reliant, adventure-oriented mountain biking – we ride for the joy of riding, overcoming challenging terrain, and exploring where we have never been.

 Through this program athletes build skills and abilities through a progression of increasingly challenging rides and have the opportunity to experience a variety of adventure riding formats, including point-to-point distance rides, home-base van-supported camping trips.

Adventure Program

  • Spring: March 24th - May 22nd

    • Moab (3/24 -3/28)

    • Tuesday / Thursday / Sunday rides (3/30 - 5/22)

    Summer: June 2nd - July 31st

    • Tuesdays/Thursday

    • Select Fridays + 2 Mini-Adventures (Dates TBA)

    No rides during the week of June 30th

  • Ages 13 & Up (8th grade and Up)

    • Athletes must have foundational mountain bike skills and biking experience on intermediate (blue) singletrack trails; and be prepared for the challenge of longer rides.

    • This program is not suited for beginners.

    • Athletes must be comfortable camping in rustic conditions and riding with other SMBA athletes and coaches away from home in an area with limited cell phone coverage for multiple days.

    • Athletes must also be responsible and independent enough to clean up after themselves and maintain their personal belongings; and be prepared to listen and follow coaches’ instructions, follow all SMBA rules, work cooperatively with other athletes and coaches, and behave respectfully to athletes in the group, coaches, other trail users, and all park and service staff for the duration of the trip. 

    • Athletes must have a reliable, safely fitting mountain bike in good working condition with tires, brakes, and gearing appropriate for rugged singletrack trails and steep terrain. We recommend bikes with at least 26” wheels and working suspension (either front or full suspension).

    • Athletes are expected to keep their bikes maintained, in good working order, and ride ready for each ride.

    • Athletes must have a properly fitting helmet in good condition (no cracks, compression foam, broken straps, etc.).

    • Must have a hydration pack capable of carrying the following items during the rides: 100oz water, food/snacks for the ride, handpump, tube/patch kit, multi-tool, and rain jacket.

    • Athletes must bring necessary camping equipment including: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess-kit, toiletries, and appropriate post-ride camp hang out clothing on overnight mini-adventure trips.

    • Athletes are expected to come prepared for a epic rides and riding in the backcountry! This means showing up with a positive attitude, helping teammates and coaches, being flexible with unexpected camping/ride challenges, bringing proper tools to fix a flat or make minor trailside adjustments and repairs, having proper clothing for weather and unexpected weather changes, and bringing proper safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves, sunscreen, and sunglasses).

  • Athletes meet at the SMBA office and take vans to various ride locations for each scheduled ride.

    Some ride locations in past seasons have included:

    • Boulder County Open Space trails (spring session)

    • Lyons to SMBA office via Hall Ranch, Heil Ranch and Boulder Valley Ranch.

    • Nederland (West Magnolia / East Magnolia trails).

    • Sourdough Trail

    • Nederland to Winter Park

    • Nederland to Boulder

    • Penitente Canyon (mini-adventure)

    • Fruita (mini-adventure)

    • A-Basin trails + Lenawee trail

    • Hartman’s Rocks (mini-adventure).

    • Golden Gate State Park trails

    • White Ranch Open Space

    • Curt Gowdy State Park trails (mini-adventure trip).

  • We offer both multiple session and single session options for this program.

    • Full Season Adventure Package -$4500 (includes: Moab, Spring Session, Summer rides + 2 mini adventures).

    • Full Season Adventure Package without Moab - $3650 (Includes Spring & Summer rides + 2 mini-adventures in summer)

    • Summer Only Package: $2800 (includes Summer Rides + 2 mini-adventures)

    • Single Session Package - $1450 (Includes 1 session of riding + 1 mini adventure - choose from Spring, June, or July sessions).

    Save 5% if you register before March 1st.

Questions?

Email the Program Director Heather Williams at heather@lertprograms.com

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